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Scheme of Examination and Course Contents: B.Sc. (Hons.) Course in Statistics
Scheme of Examination and Course Contents: B.Sc. (Hons.) Course in Statistics
) COURSE IN STATISTICS
THREE-YEAR FULL-TIME PROGRAMME
SEMESTERS I to VI
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
AND COURSE CONTENTS
University of Delhi
Delhi-110007
2011
Syllabus applicable for the students seeking admission to the
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics Course in the Academic Year 2011-2012.
Duration
(hrs.)
Max.
Internal
Marks Assessment*
3
3
3
3
75
75
75
75
25
25
25
25
Calculus-II
Algebra-II
Probability and Statistical Methods-II
Applied Statistics-I
3
3
3
3
75
75
75
75
Statistics Lab.:
Practical-II:
4
Based on Papers STH 202, STH 203 and STH 204
100
25
25
25
25
Real Analysis
Probability and Statistical Methods-III
Applied Statistics- II
Survey Sampling
Statistics Lab.:
Practical-III:
4
Based on Papers STH 302, STH 303 and STH 304
3
3
3
3
75
75
75
75
100
25
25
25
25
Duration
(hrs.)
Max.
Internal
Marks Assessment*
Numerical Analysis
Probability and Statistical Methods-IV
Operational Research
Computer Programming in C
3
3
3
3
75
75
75
75
100
3
3
3
3
75
75
75
75
25
25
25
25
Statistical Inference-I
Applied Statistics-III
Linear Models
Stochastic Processes
25
25
25
25
100
Statistical Inference-II
Design of Experiments
Econometrics
Bio-Statistics
3
3
3
3
75
75
75
75
3000
25
25
25
25
Note 1:
Each theory paper will carry 100 marks including 25 marks earmarked for Internal
Assessment*.
Note 2:
For each theory paper there shall be 5 lecture periods. Besides, there will be tutorial classes
with the tutorial groups of students as per University guidelines.
Note 3:
Note 4:
Twelve (12) periods per week will be devoted to Practicals I, II, III, and IV. Sixteen (16)
periods per week will be devoted to Practicals V and VI. (The periods to be suitably divided
in the case when Practical Paper has been split in Parts A and B).
Note 5:
Note 6:
The examination in Part A and Part B of Practicals I, IV, V and VI will be of 50 marks
each.
Note 7:
In respect of Practicals II and III carrying 100 marks each, 15 marks will be allocated to the
class record and 10 marks to the oral test.
Note 8:
In respect of each Part of the Practicals I, IV, V and VI carrying 50 marks (for each part), 10
marks will be allocated to the record book and 5 marks to the oral test.
Note 9:
The conduct and evaluation in respect of the Examination relating to the Practical Papers
would be as per the general guidelines laid down by the University.
Note 10:
Colleges are advised and encouraged to conduct Practicals on P.C.s as far as possible.
Note 11:
For conducting Practical Classes, at least two Laboratories should be provided alongwith
qualified Laboratory Staff in each college.
Note 12:
The 25% marks for Internal Assessment will be distributed in the following manner:
(a)
Attendance:
10%
(b)
(c)
10%
5%
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Indian Reprint.
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Probability Theory: Random experiments, sample point and sample space, event, algebra of events.
Definition of Probability classical and relative frequency approach to probability; Richard Von-Mises,
and Kolmogorovs approach to probability, merits and demerits of these approaches (only general ideas to
be given ), theorems on probability, conditional probability, independent events, Bayes theorem and its
applications.
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4th Edn. World Press, Kolkata.
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(Reprint), Sultan Chand and Sons.
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Applications, (7th Edn.), Pearson Education, Asia.
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Edn., (Reprint), Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co. Ltd.
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Edn. (Reprint). John Wiley and Sons.
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Allahabad.
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(India) Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson Education).
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Goon, A.M., Gupta, M.K. and Dasgupta, B. (2003): An Outline of Statistical Theory, Vol. I,
4th Edn. World Press, Kolkata.
Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2007): Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics, 11th Edn.,
(Reprint), Sultan Chand and Sons.
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Wiley.
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Edn. (Reprint). John Wiley and Sons.
Ross, S. M. (2007): Introduction to Probability Models, 9th Edn., Indian Reprint, Academic Press.
STATISTICS LAB.:
Practical-II:
Based on Papers STH 202, STH 203 and STH 204.
theorem on limits, monotonic sequences, limit superior and limit inferior of a bounded sequence.
Infinite series, positive termed series and their convergence, Comparison test, DAlemberts ratio
test, Cauchys nth root test, Raabes test. Gauss test and Maclaurins integral test. Leibnitzs test for the
convergence of alternating series, Absolute convergence and Conditional convergence of series.
Continuous functions, algebra of continuous functions, continuous functions and boundedness.
Differentiability, Rolles theorem, Mean Value theorems. Taylors theorem with lagranges and Cauchys
form of remainder. Taylors and Maclaurins series expansions of sinx, cosx,
log (1+x).
Indeterminate form, LHospitals rule.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Apostol, T.M. (1985): Mathematical Analysis, Narosa Publishing House, New Dellhi.
Bartle, R. G. and Sherbert, D. R. (2002): Introduction to Real Analysis (3rd Edition), John Wiley
and Sons (Asia) Pte. Ltd., Singapore.
Ghorpade, Sudhir R. and Limaye, Balmohan V. (2006): A Course in Calculus and Real Analysis,
Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer (SIE), Indian reprint.
Ross, K. A. (2004): Elementary analysis: the theory of calculus, Undergraduate Texts in
Mathematics,Springer (SIE), Indian reprint.
Rudin, W. (1976): Principles of Mathematical Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill.
Singhal, M.K. and Singhal, A.R. (1992): A First course in Real Analysis. R. Chand & Co.
Anderson, T.W. (2003): Introduction to Multivariate Statistical Analysis, (3rd Edition). John Wiley
and Sons.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Hogg, R.V., Craig, A.T. and Mckean, J.W. (2009): Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, 6th
Edn., (6th Impression). Pearson Education.
Goon, A.M., Gupta, M.K. and Dasgupta. B. (2003): An Outline of Statistical Theory, Vol. I, 4th
Edn. World Press, Kolkata.
Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2007): Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics, 11th Edn.,
(Reprint), Sultan Chand and Sons.
Rohatgi, V. K. and Saleh, A. K. Md. E. (2009): An Introduction to Probability and Statistics, 2nd
Edn. (Reprint). John Wiley and Sons.
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back Wiley Classic).
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of India (P) Ltd.
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Taraporewala and Sons.
Elhance, D. N. and Elhance, V. (1996): Fundamentals of Statistics. D.K. Publishers.
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World Press, Kolkata.
Grant, E.L. (1999): Statistical Quality Control. Tata McGraw-Hill.
Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, 4th Edn., (Reprint),
Sultan Chand and Sons.
Montgomery, D.C. (2007): Introduction to Statistical Quality Control. Wiley India.
Mukhopadhyay, P. (1999): Applied Statistics. Books and Allied (P) Ltd.
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SUGGESTED READINGS:
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2.
3.
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5.
Cochran, W.G. (1977): Sampling Techniques. John wiley and Sons, N.Y.
Murthy, M.N. (1967): Sampling Theory and Methods. Statistical Publishing Society, Kolkata.
Raj, D. and Chandhoke, P. (1998): Sample Survey Theory. Narosa Publishing house.
Singh, D. and Chaudhary, F.S. (1995): Theory and Analysis of Sample Survey Designs. New Age
International (P) Ltd.
Sukhatme, P.V., Sukhatme, B.V., Sukhatme, S. and Asok, C. (1984): Sampling Theory of Surveys
with Applications. Iowa State University Press, Iowa, USA.
STATISTICS LAB.:
Practical III:
Based on Papers STH 302, STH 303 and STH 304.
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Solution of difference equations of first order with variable coefficients and linear difference
equations with constant coefficients.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
David, H.A. and Nagaraja, H.N. (2003): Order statistics, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and sons.
Goon, A.M., Gupta, M.K. and Dasgupta, B. (2003): An Outline of Statistical Theory, Vol. I, 4th
Edn. World Press, Kolkata.
Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2007): Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics, 11th Edn.,
(Reprint). Sultan Chand and Sons.
Hogg, R.V. and Tanis, E.A. (2009): A Brief Course in Mathematical Statistics. Pearson Education.
Johnson, N.L., Kotz, S. and Balakrishnan, N. (1994): Continuous Univariate Distributions, Vol. II,
2nd Edn. John Wiley.
Johnson, R.A. and Bhattacharya, G.K. (2001): Statistics-Principles and Methods, 4th Edn. John
Wiley and Sons.
Mood, A.M., Graybill, F.A. and Boes, D.C. (2007): Introduction to the Theory of Statistics, 3rd
Edn. (Reprint). Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co. Ltd.
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The transportation problems: North-West corner rule, Least cost method, Vogels approximation
method and MODIs method to find the optimal solution. The assignment problem. Networking problems.
Individual replacement model.
Game Theory: Rectangular games; methods of solution: dominance method, modified dominance,
Graphical solution and algebraic technique solution by L.P. Method.
Simulations: Simulation models, event-type simulation, generation of random phenomena, steps in
simulation, application of simulation techniques.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Gass, S.I. (1985): Linear Programming: Methods and Applications. Boyd Fraser Publishing Co.,
Danvers.
Hadley, G. (2002): Linear Programming (Reprint). Narosa Publishing House.
Hillier, F.S. and Lieberman, G. J. (2001): Introduction to Operational Research, 7th Edn. Irwin.
Kantiswarup, Gupta, P.K. and Manmohan (2008): Operations Research, 13th Edn. Sultan Chand
and Sons.
Sharma, S.D. (2009): Operations Research-Theory, Methods and Applications, 16th Revised Edn.,
Kedar Nath Ram Nath.
Taha, H.A. (2007): Operations Research: An Introduction, 8th Edn. Prentice Hall of India.
Casella, G. and Berger, R.L. (2002): Statistical Inference, Second Edn. Thomson Duxbury.
Goon, A.M., Gupta, M.K. and Dasgupta, B. (2005): An Outline of Statistical Theory, Vol. II, 3rd
Edn. World Press, Kolkata.
3.
Hogg, R.V., Craig, A.T. and Mckean, J.W. (2009): Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, 6th
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Rohatgi, V. K. and Saleh, A. K. Md. E. (2009): An Introduction to Probability and Statistics, 2nd
Edn. (Reprint). John Wiley and Sons.
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terms of Normal probability, Methods for determining test reliability, Validity of test scores and its
determination. IQ-its measurement and uses.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
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2.
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Bapat, R.B. (1999): Linear Algebra and Linear Models, 2nd Edn. Hindustan Book Agency.
Draper, N.R. and Smith, H. (1998): Applied Regression Analysis, 2nd Edn. John Wiley & Sons.
Montgomery, D.C. (2001): Design and Analysis of Experiments, 2nd Edn. John Wiley & Sons.
Montgomery, D.C., Peck, E.A. and Vining, G.G. (2006): Introduction to Linear Regression
Analysis, 4th Edn. John Wiley & Sons.
Rencher, A.C. and Schaalje, G.B. (2008): Linear Models in Statistics, 2nd Edn. John Wiley & Sons.
Searle, S.R. (1997): Linear Models. Wiley Classic Library. Wiley-Interscience.
and compound distribution, recurrent events, random walk model, absorbing and reflecting barriers, first
passage probabilities and Gamblers ruin problem, Discrete branching process, extinction probabilities,
Markov chain-definition and examples, Chapman Kolmogorovs equations and m-step transition
probabilities, classification of states, closures and closed sets.
Poisson process and its applications- Pure Birth Process, Pure Death Process, Birth and Death
process, Introduction to queuing theory, M/M/1 Queue with infinite waiting space. Yule Furry Process and
Linear growth process.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Bhat, B.R. (2000): Stochastic Models-Analysis and Applications. New Age International
Publishers.
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2.
Gibbons, J. D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003): Non parametric Statistical Inference, 4th Edition, Marcel
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Hogg, R.V. and Tanis, E.A. (1988): Probability and statistical inference, 3rd Edn. Macmillan
Publishing Co., Inc.
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Kempthorne, O. (1965): The Design and Analysis of Experiments. John Wiley.
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Draper, N.R. and Smith, H. (1998): Applied Regression Analysis, 3rd Edn. John Wiley and Sons.
Gujarati, D.N. (2006): Essentials of Econometrics, 3rd Edn., McGraw-Hill.
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